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International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)

The Polar Code sets out mandatory shipping safety and environmental requirements for vessels operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters under the SOLAS and MARPOL frameworks.

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The Polar Code sets out mandatory shipping safety and environmental requirements for vessels operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters under the SOLAS and MARPOL frameworks.

Authority
International Maritime Organization
Date
May 24, 2026
Jurisdiction
IMO
Library
International Organizations and Global Governance

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